Mechanical & Electrical Fitter

Mechanical & Electrical Fitter – Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd

Location: Mendip VMF

Salary: £45,508 p/a

Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, and a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. We operate across Europe offering Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services. We are a WORK180 endorsed employer for women, highlighting our commitment to diversity and a supportive work culture for all employees.

This vacancy is for a multi-skilled fitter to undertake servicing, maintenance and repair of locomotives at Mendip Vehicle Maintenance Facility.

• Adhere to health & safety and local safety policy requirements, and other safety and technical standards.
• Ensure Freightliner company engineering standards and procedures are applied and followed.
• Maintain, service, fault-find and repair locomotives in accordance with approved maintenance plans.
• Ensure all relevant paperwork for examinations and repairs is correctly completed to company standards.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping to ensure a clean and safe environment.

• Commitment to safe working practices
• Experience via an apprenticeship or time served
• Experience in electrical and/or mechanical maintenance activities
• Knowledge of rolling stock would be advantageous

• Competitive pay
• Fantastic final-salary pension scheme after an initial qualifying period
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Access to the company's life assurance scheme
• A range of benefits to support work-life balance and save money

Mendip VMF operates a 24/7 shift roster, so a flexible approach to working hours is essential.

This post is subject to standard pre-employment checks including employment references, medical & D&A screening and successful DBS background checks.

Apply today and start your career journey with us. Our commitment is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.